Koo Wee Rup vs Pakenham South
The verdict
Koo Wee Rup rates higher for liveability (33 vs 16). Pakenham South rates higher for education (42 vs 36). Koo Wee Rup is closer to the coast (4.7 km vs 9.8 km).
Scores
Koo Wee RupPakenham South
| Koo Wee Rup | Pakenham South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 18 |
| Transport | 10 | 0 |
| Education | 36 | 42 |
| Liveability | 33 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Koo Wee Rup | Pakenham South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,047 | 229 |
| Median age | 34 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,782 | $1,728 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.8% | 20.2% |
| Born in Australia | 83.9% | 83.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3 |
Growth: Koo Wee Rup High Growth · Pakenham South High Growth
Property
| Koo Wee Rup | Pakenham South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $677K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $443K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 2.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Koo Wee Rup | Pakenham South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 198 | 873 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 371 | 873 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 395 | 1,310 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,720 | 9,170 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Koo Wee Rup | Pakenham South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Koo Wee Rup · Pakenham South
Transport
| Koo Wee Rup | Pakenham South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 10 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 198 | 190 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.5 km | 6.0 km |
Liveability
| Koo Wee Rup | Pakenham South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.7 km | 9.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 62.0 km | 59.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.0 km | 16.9 km |
Population & growth
| Koo Wee Rup | Pakenham South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,047 | 229 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,018 | 284 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,724 | 380 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.52% | 5.53% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Koo Wee Rup or Pakenham South?
Koo Wee Rup has the higher transport score (Koo Wee Rup 10/100 vs Pakenham South 0/100).
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